Online Islamic Studies for Kids and Adults
Islamic Studies for kids and adults, taught live in English: what Muslims believe (Aqeedah), how to pray and worship (Fiqh basics), the life of the Prophet ﷺ (Seerah), the stories of the Prophets, and Islamic manners. Your first class is free.
What Is Online Islamic Studies?
Islam is a complete way of life: beliefs, worship, character, history and daily conduct. Our Islamic Studies course teaches that knowledge step by step, so children and adults can live their faith with confidence and understanding.
With Islamic Studies online, each class is live and one-on-one on Zoomwith a qualified teacher, at times that suit your family, and a female teacher can be arranged for sisters and girls at most times.
Lessons are set by age and level. Children learn through stories, Quranic narratives and conversation. Adults go deeper, with references to the Quran and Hadith and practical application to daily life in America.
What You Will Learn
Core Beliefs of Islam (Aqeedah)
The six pillars of Iman, belief in Allah, angels, Books, Prophets, the Day of Judgment, and Qadr. Understanding what a Muslim believes and why.
Five Pillars: Practical Application
Not just memorizing the five pillars but understanding how each is performed, its wisdom, and its importance in daily Muslim life.
Fiqh: Islamic Jurisprudence Basics
Practical Fiqh covering Taharah (purification), Salah, fasting, Zakat, and common daily-life rulings, how to live as a practicing Muslim in the West.
Seerah, Life of the Prophet ﷺ
A chronological study of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ life, from birth in Makkah, the first revelation, the Hijrah, to the conquest of Makkah and final years in Madinah.
Islamic Manners and Ethics
The character of a Muslim, honesty, kindness, respect for parents, treatment of neighbors, and the beautiful ethical framework that Islam provides for daily conduct.
Quran Stories (Qasas ul Anbiya)
Stories of the Prophets, Adam, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and others ﷺ, as narrated in the Quran. Powerful lessons drawn from each story for modern life.
History of Islam
From the early Caliphate through the major Islamic civilizations, understanding the history of the Ummah and the scholars who preserved and spread Islamic knowledge.
Halal and Haram Basics
Practical guidance on food, business dealings, relationships, entertainment, and daily decisions, what Islam permits, what it prohibits, and the wisdom behind these guidelines.
Islamic Etiquette for Daily Life
The Sunnah etiquette for eating, sleeping, greeting, entering the home, using the bathroom, and other daily activities, small practices that carry immense barakah.
Who This Course Is For
Islamic Studies for Kids Alongside Quran Classes
Children who already take Quran classes can add Islamic Studies to learn what they believe, how to worship, and how to carry themselves as Muslims.
- ✓Ages 5 and above
- ✓Story-based learning
- ✓Age-appropriate content
- ✓Female teacher available
Parents Raising Children with Islamic Values
For families who want their children to grow up not only reading the Quran but knowing their Deen, their history and their purpose as Muslims in America.
- ✓Complements Quran classes
- ✓Islamic values
- ✓Character building
- ✓Parents kept informed on request
Adults Who Grew Up Without Islamic Education
Many Muslim adults in America had little formal Islamic education growing up. This course gives a structured, judgment-free path to that knowledge.
- ✓No prior knowledge needed
- ✓Non-judgmental environment
- ✓Practical modern focus
- ✓English-medium instruction
How Our Islamic Studies Classes Work
Topics in a Set Order
Topics follow a set order by age and level, so each lesson builds on the last rather than jumping around.
Stories for Children
Children remember stories. Teachers use Quranic stories, Prophetic narrations and everyday examples to make each lesson stick.
Discussion-Based for Adults
Adult classes involve deeper discussion, Q&A, and practical application to modern life. Questions are encouraged. This is a space for genuine Islamic learning without judgment.
Class Length
Classes are 30 or 60 minutes. Young children do best with 30 minutes. Islamic Studies can be taken on its own or alongside Quran classes.
Back to the Sources
Teachers refer beliefs and rulings back to the Quran and authentic Hadith, so students learn where a teaching comes from, not only what it is.
Progress Updates
Ask at any time for an update on which topics have been covered, how well the student understands each one, and what to reinforce at home between classes.
Teachers Who Combine Quran and Islamic Studies
Some of the teachers who teach Islamic Studies alongside Quran classes, for children, teens and adults.
Ustadha Almas Fatima
Ustadh Yusuf Mahmood
Plans start at $40 for 8 classes
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